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Efficacy of exercise for improving functional outcomes for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A meta-analysis.
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Comparative Effects of Weight Bearing and Non-weight Bearing Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Total Hip Replacement
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Facilitators and barriers to rehabilitation exercise adherence among patients after total hip and total knee arthroplasty: a qualitative meta-synthesis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
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- Balance and Mobility in Comparison to Patient-Reported Outcomes-A Longitudinal Evaluation After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Bed Exercise Following Primary Total Hip Replacement in Young Active Patients.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Gait kinetics before and after total hip arthroplasty in people with unilateral hip osteoarthritis.PloS one · 2025Article
- A Study on the Synergistic Effects of Hip Capsule Nerve and Stellate Ganglion Block on Postoperative Rehabilitation Outcomes in Elderly Patients Following Total Hip Arthroplasty.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Hip strengthening exercise dosage is not associated with clinical improvements after total hip arthroplasty - a prospective cohort study (the PHETHAS-1 study).BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Observational
- Effects of exercise therapy on the balance and gait after total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2023Review
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- Effect of Resistance Training Combined with Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyric Acid Supplements in Elderly Patients with Sarcopenia after Hip Replacement.Orthopaedic surgery · 2022Article
- Benefits of Combining Physical Therapy with Occupational Therapy in Hip Arthroplasty.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Article
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- Pragmatic Home-Based Exercise after Total Hip Arthroplasty - Silkeborg: Protocol for a prospective cohort study (PHETHAS-1).F1000Research · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe objective of this meta-analysis was aimed to illustrate the functional outcomes of exercise for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients.
methodsIn July, 2018, a systematic computer-based search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google database. Data on exercise for functional outcomes for THA patients were retrieved. The primary endpoint was walking speed. Other outcomes included physical activity scale, Harris hip score, pain scores, abduction strength, and the length of hospital stay. After testing for publication bias and heterogeneity between studies, data were aggregated for random-effects models when necessary.
resultsTen clinical studies with 441 patients were ultimately included in the meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, exercise was associated with an increase of the walking speed by 0.15 m/s than control group (weighted mean difference [WMD] 0.15; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.08, 0.22; P = .000). Also, exercise group could also increase Harris hip score (WMD 8.49; 95% CI 5.19, 11.78; P = .000) and abduction strength than control group (WMD 9.75; 95% CI 5.33, 14.17; P = .000). What is more, exercise has a beneficial role in reducing the pain scores (WMD -1.32; 95% CI -2.07, -0.57; P = .001) and the length of hospital stay (WMD -0.68; 95% CI -1.07, -0.29; P = .001) than the control group. However, there was no significant difference between the physical activity scale (WMD -2.13; 95% CI -6.31, 2.05; P = .317).
conclusionsCompared with control group in the management of THA, postoperative exercise has a better pain relief and clinical outcomes. Considering the beneficial of the postoperative exercise, we take a positive attitude toward use exercise for patients with THA.
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